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Finding the Third Proportional to 255 and 277.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255 and 277.50 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 277.50 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/277.50 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 277.50 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 77,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,006.25/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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